[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1776]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING LOCAL SOLDIERS FOR THEIR SERVICE TO THIS NATION

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 14, 2006

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I stand here today to express gratitude to 
a number of soldiers from Western New York who have recently completed 
a tour of duty where they fought heroically on behalf of the United 
States of America.
  In particular, I would like to recognize SGT Benn, SSG Benson, SGT 
Carr, SFC Collins, MAJ Dukes, SSG Hendricks, SSG Jindra, SGT Kulesz, 
SSG LaBuda, SSG Lemay, SFC Liberatore, SFC Press, SSG Printup, SPC 
Santiago and SFC Schuler, just a few of our local heroes who selflessly 
put their lives on the line to protect and improve the lives of those 
in this country and others worldwide.
  These decorated men and women have demonstrated supreme courage and 
commitment through their call to duty and fight for liberty. Their 
valiant efforts are the reason why we continue to be the ``land of the 
free and the home of the brave.''
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the residents of the 27th Congressional 
District and all Americans I wish to extend my sincerest appreciation 
to these courageous and noble soldiers. Their service and sacrifices 
help protect the safety and freedoms that make this Nation great.

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